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What Causes Backache And Dry Mouth After Taking Lexapro?

I ve been dealing with depression for the past 3 years. I m 62. My internist prescribed Welbutrin 150 mg. It worked for a while . I then went to see a psychiatrist who increased it to 300 mg. It helped on and off but was feeling sad and had repeated thoughts of hopelessness. Started with a Psychologist it helped for a while. Went to a support group that taught me that mental illness is a disease and that I need to learn who to deal with my illness. 2 weeks ago I started taking adderol . 1 x 10 MG per day. This week Lexapro was added . After taking one 10 mg with in 5 hours I felt like crap, back ache, dry mouth and and overall lousy feeling in my head. my Doctor told me to stop for a couple of days. I hate taking meds that overall are not helping much . am thinking going to see and East West Md at UCLA. Maybe holistic meds and Accupuncture could help. Please advise thanks. Need Help.
Sat, 22 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Yes Lexpro may cause dryness of mouth and eyes. It may cause drowsiness and headache and eye pain.

The effect of this medication will come after 2-3weeks of continuous use so don't worry. At early stages it won't help much. Please consult your treating doctor before discontinuation of medication.

Sudden discontinuation may lead to withdrawel symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Backache And Dry Mouth After Taking Lexapro?

Hello, Yes Lexpro may cause dryness of mouth and eyes. It may cause drowsiness and headache and eye pain. The effect of this medication will come after 2-3weeks of continuous use so don t worry. At early stages it won t help much. Please consult your treating doctor before discontinuation of medication. Sudden discontinuation may lead to withdrawel symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist